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Ronald Thomas Shea v STLand Contracting Limited (in liquidation) [2026] NZERA 420 - dismissed by phone without a process

Ronald Shea's hours at STLand Contracting fell sharply before he was told by phone that there was no more work for him. He also alleged bullying and an unsafe workplace, while the employer had undertaken no redundancy or dismissal consultation.

Matched passage: Finding: unjustified dismissal and unjustified disadvantage The Authority found Mr Shea was unjustifiably dismissed.
Emma Baldwin v RJ Hospitality Solutions Limited [2026] NZERA 413 - unilateral roster changes after parental leave

Emma Baldwin returned to RJ Hospitality after parental leave to a dispute over rostered hours that had previously operated on a stable and regular basis. She challenged unilateral changes to that pattern and later claimed the breakdown of the relationship also amounted to dismissal.

Matched passage: ... and rosters; established work pattern; unilateral variation; minimum guaranteed hours; dismissal or resignation; constructive dismissal; workplace bullying; good faith; wage and leave arrears Unjustified dismissal: not established Unjustified disadvantage: established ...
Andrea Lawson v Luxottica Retail New Zealand Limited [2026] NZERA 52 - investigation process disadvantages upheld; $15,000 compensation and $3,000 good faith penalty

Store manager Andrea Lawson challenged Luxottica's investigation and employment treatment after concerns were raised about store performance and policy compliance. Her case included disadvantage claims, dismissal allegations and an argument that the employer had failed to accommodate a medical condition.

Matched passage: What the Authority had to decide Constructive dismissal / unjustified dismissal (was Lawson forced to resign, and was that unjustified under the s 103A test?
FVG v YJN [2026] NZERA 242 - suspension and dismissal unjustified; remedies reduced 30% for contribution

FVG, a structural engineer, challenged her suspension, the handling of bullying and performance concerns, and her eventual dismissal by YJN. The case required the ERA to separate several disadvantage allegations from the fairness of the final dismissal process.

Matched passage: Suspension grievance As FVG is found to be unjustifiably dismissed, the unjustified disadvantage grievance regarding the investigation and disciplinary process leading to dismissal have already been covered.
Jack Wills v Complex Forme Limited [2026] NZERA 76 - health centre worker dismissed by silence after no contract and no pay; $25,526.80 ordered plus penalties

Jack Wills worked at Complex Forme without a written agreement and was not paid for 32 hours of work. After he sought clarity about pay and rostering, the employer stopped responding, removed his access and ceased providing work.

Matched passage: Unjustified dismissal by silence This was not a classic termination letter case.
LI v MASTER Z FOOD LIMITED [2025] NZERA 335 - WeChat evidence showed employer ended employment

Master Z Food said Ms Li resigned during an April 2023 meeting; Li said she was told the decision had already been made to dismiss her and she could merely work out the week. Contemporary WeChat messages were central to resolving who ended the employment.

Matched passage: At a glance Citation: [2025] NZERA 335 Registry: Auckland Parties: LI v MASTER Z FOOD LIMITED Authority member: Marija Urlich Hearing date: 23 January and 19 March 2025 Outcome: The Authority ordered remedies and addressed unjustified dismissal issues.
KALKAT v EASY RECRUITMENT LIMITED T/A EASY RECRUIT [2025] NZERA 257 - dismissal grievance partly succeeds; $9,000 compensation

Mr Kalkat was placed in work through Easy Recruitment and later told the placement employer considered his performance inadequate. He alleged that his employment had been ended without a fair process and sought compensation and lost wages for unjustified dismissal.

Matched passage: ... link) Determination date: 8 May 2025 Outcome: The Authority ordered remedies and addressed unjustified dismissal issues (partly successful). Story in plain English The Authority ordered remedies and addressed unjustified dismissal issues (partly successful). In summary, Mr ...
CALLEN v ALARON PRODUCTS LIMITED [2025] NZERA 165 - dismissal grievance allowed; compensation and lost wages awarded

Mr Callen's unjustified-dismissal grievance against Alaron Products was not formally filed in the Authority until after the ordinary 90-day raising period had become an issue. The case addressed whether the grievance could nevertheless proceed and what remedies followed from the dismissal claim.

Matched passage: ... Determination date: 19 March 2025 Outcome: The Authority ordered remedies and addressed unjustified dismissal issues (partly successful). Story in plain English The Authority ordered remedies and addressed unjustified dismissal issues (partly successful). In summary, Mr ...

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